Things to Do in Chinatown, Toronto A lively atmosphere with authentic southern Thai cooking at Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen. The Art Gallery of Ontario is also nearby.
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Art Gallery of Ontario ★ 4.7 · 19.6k★
Large gallery with huge Canadian collection, European masterworks & a major Frank Gehry renovation.
Mon Closed
Tue 10:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed 10:30 AM – 9 PM
Thu 10:30 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sonic Boom ★ 4.7 · 3.7k
Independent music shop with sprawling rows of new & used records, CDs, movies & hip T-shirts.
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM
Queens Fruit Market & Plants ★ 4.7 · 156
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in Chinatown
Horseshoe Tavern ★ 4.5 · 3.0k· $
Unpretentious front bar with pool table, plus a historic back room with local & touring music acts.
Every day 12 PM – 2 AM
The Cameron House ★ 4.7 · 1.3k· $$
Intimate, bohemian bar with ceiling murals & nightly performances from local roots acts on 2 stages.
Mon–Fri 4 PM – 2 AM
Sat 4 PM – 2 AM
Sun 5 PM – 2 AM
Bovine Sex Club ★ 4.5 · 1.0k· CA$10–50
Arty, graffiti- & found object-covered watering hole famed since 1991 for its live music shows.
Every day 9 PM – 2 AM
Project Seoul ★ 4.7 · 1.3k· CA$10–20
A spacious cafe with a calm, clean atmosphere and plant-life aesthetic, known for its wide variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, matcha lattes, and desserts.
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
BarChef ★ 4.6 · 2.6k· $$$$
Dimly lit, intimate hangout offering creative cocktails, with over 5,000 housemade bitters.
Mon–Wed 6 PM – 1 AM
Thu 6 PM – 2 AM
Fri 5 PM – 2 AM
Sat 5 PM – 2 AM
Sun 6 PM – 1 AM
Koh Lipe Thai Kitchen ★ 4.4 · 3.4k· CA$20–30
Koh Lipe stands out among its Chinatown neighbors for its lively atmosphere and its authentic southern Thai cooking.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 12 PM – 11 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
R&D ★ 4.4 · 1.7k· $$$
In a match made on primetime, Chef Alvin Leung was one of the judges who declared Eric Chong the winner of "MasterChef Canada’s" first season, before taking on the younger chef as his protégé.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 5 PM – 9 PM
Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 5 PM – 9 PM
Heval cafe ★ 5.0 · 182· CA$10–20
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 6 PM
Fri 10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
DROM Taberna ★ 4.3 · 2.7k· CA$20–50
Vibrant hub with a patio & live music nights offering Eastern European plates & a global drink list.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 5 PM – 2 AM
Fri 5 PM – 4 AM
Sat 5 PM – 4 AM
Sun 1 PM – 4 AM
Library Coffee ★ 4.6 · 1.0k· CA$1–10
Espresso drinks & baked good in a snug, airy space with plants hanging from white subway tiles.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 6 PM
Papparoti Café & Bakery ★ 4.9 · 1.9k· CA$10–20
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 8 PM
Fri 8 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9 AM – 9 PM
Sun 9 AM – 9 PM
Cheng Du Street Food ★ 4.8 · 2.5k· CA$20–40
A vibrant and inviting space in Toronto that immerses visitors in the rich culinary heritage and authentic Sichuan flavors of Chengdu.
Every day 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Biwon Korean Restaurant ★ 4.6 · 3.5k· CA$20–30
Busy Chinatown eatery serving classic Korean BBQ meats & sides in a casual atmosphere.
Every day 11 AM – 3:30 AM Planning time in Chinatown?
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